RN – Orthopedic-Neuro/Bariatric (Day Shift)

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, seeks a Registered Nurse for Orthopedic-Neuro and Bariatric care on a day shift. Provides professional nursing care on an assigned unit and coordinates care planning with other disciplines.

New graduates may start within the first year of orientation; Tennessee RN license and CPR are required. Parkwest emphasizes safe, high-quality patient care and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Tennessee RN license required and CPR certification.
• New graduate may start within first year of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Completes nursing history and initiates patient education.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.
• Implements plan of care appropriate to diagnosis; evaluates outcomes.
• Problem solves and coordinates unit/patient care assignments with supervision.
• Introduces new employees/students to unit routines.
• Participates on unit-based committees.
• Demonstrates competence in delivering age-appropriate care.
• Supervises LPNs, Nursing Assistants, HUCs, Techs and sitters.
• Follows policies, procedures and safety standards; participates in quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Tennessee RN license

Job description

Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, seeks a Registered Nurse for Orthopedic-Neuro and Bariatric care on a day shift. Provides professional nursing care on an assigned unit and coordinates care planning with other disciplines.

New graduates may start within the first year of orientation; Tennessee RN license and CPR are required. Parkwest emphasizes safe, high-quality patient care and collaboration with the healthcare team.